Monster cable "rock"

Joined: 04 Mar 2009 Posts: 105 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK

Anyone recomend them to standard ones ?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:16 pm

They are nice cables. I don't think they sound one bit better, but the wire is thicker and "lays" nice when rolled up if taken care of. I bought mine in 1998. The original version had slightly larger connectors which stretched the jacks in much of my gear causing issues. They've since fixed this. Anytime I want new cables i simply go to guitar center and tell them to replace them, even if I cut the end off in front of them. (which I haven't)

Joined: 04 Mar 2009 Posts: 105 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK

The write up on their site makes them sound/look impressive .. I have a set of dre beats and that has a monster cable on those and thought the sound is awesome, same could apply to my guitar setup .. Only thing is the lenghts of the cables dont have much of a shorter range , ie 4" 12" ect ... Unless u cut them but would that effect the wiring in anyway, shape or form ??

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:13 pm

Damage band wrote:

The write up on their site makes them sound/look impressive .. I have a set of dre beats and that has a monster cable on those and thought the sound is awesome, same could apply to my guitar setup .. Only thing is the lenghts of the cables dont have much of a shorter range , ie 4" 12" ect ... Unless u cut them but would that effect the wiring in anyway, shape or form ??

They sell many sizes. Don't cut them yourself. if you do all that just make your own wires.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 12252 Location: PEORIA ILLINOIS

www.DropD.net wrote:

They are nice cables. I don't think they sound one bit better, but the wire is thicker and "lays" nice when rolled up if taken care of. I bought mine in 1998. The original version had slightly larger connectors which stretched the jacks in much of my gear causing issues. They've since fixed this. Anytime I want new cables i simply go to guitar center and tell them to replace them, even if I cut the end off in front of them. (which I haven't)

not trying to argue . but the wire is not thicker. I used to think that too till I took some apart to resolder. They run a cord of plastic through the middle and then wrap it with the copper to make it look thicker. They are good cables but some of the cheapos from guitar center for $15 are twice as good. Monster is cool for the lifetime guarantee though.

Joined: 31 Mar 2006 Posts: 2015

BLOODROOT wrote:

www.DropD.net wrote:

They are nice cables. I don't think they sound one bit better, but the wire is thicker and "lays" nice when rolled up if taken care of. I bought mine in 1998. The original version had slightly larger connectors which stretched the jacks in much of my gear causing issues. They've since fixed this. Anytime I want new cables i simply go to guitar center and tell them to replace them, even if I cut the end off in front of them. (which I haven't)

not trying to argue . but the wire is not thicker. I used to think that too till I took some apart to resolder. They run a cord of plastic through the middle and then wrap it with the copper to make it look thicker. They are good cables but some of the cheapos from guitar center for $15 are twice as good. Monster is cool for the lifetime guarantee though.

The cheapo Live Wire cables from GC are also lifetime warranty. I've taken them back after a year or 2 when they start to crap out and they always give me a new one.

Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 7418 Location: Backenforth, USA

I've never understood fancy cables. Yer wiring is only as good as the weakest link, and I don't know anyone with gold plated connections inside their guitar and amp..

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:47 am

BLOODROOT wrote:

www.DropD.net wrote:

They are nice cables. I don't think they sound one bit better, but the wire is thicker and "lays" nice when rolled up if taken care of. I bought mine in 1998. The original version had slightly larger connectors which stretched the jacks in much of my gear causing issues. They've since fixed this. Anytime I want new cables i simply go to guitar center and tell them to replace them, even if I cut the end off in front of them. (which I haven't)

not trying to argue . but the wire is not thicker. I used to think that too till I took some apart to resolder. They run a cord of plastic through the middle and then wrap it with the copper to make it look thicker. They are good cables but some of the cheapos from guitar center for $15 are twice as good. Monster is cool for the lifetime guarantee though.

I was talking about the outer diameter. I agree.

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:18 pm

hellboundinFTworthTX wrote:

BLOODROOT wrote:

www.DropD.net wrote:

They are nice cables. I don't think they sound one bit better, but the wire is thicker and "lays" nice when rolled up if taken care of. I bought mine in 1998. The original version had slightly larger connectors which stretched the jacks in much of my gear causing issues. They've since fixed this. Anytime I want new cables i simply go to guitar center and tell them to replace them, even if I cut the end off in front of them. (which I haven't)

not trying to argue . but the wire is not thicker. I used to think that too till I took some apart to resolder. They run a cord of plastic through the middle and then wrap it with the copper to make it look thicker. They are good cables but some of the cheapos from guitar center for $15 are twice as good. Monster is cool for the lifetime guarantee though.

The cheapo Live Wire cables from GC are also lifetime warranty. I've taken them back after a year or 2 when they start to crap out and they always give me a new one.

Do they make them with angle plugs?